District Attorney Ricky Babin is pleased to announce the graduation of nine adult defendants from the 23rd Judicial District Attorney Narcotics Diversion Program last week. These individuals were recognized for their successful completion of the program…READ MORE

Ascension Parish:  Efrain Urbina, 44444 Melancon St. Sorrento, LA., age 41, pled guilty to Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced to 6 months in the Parish Jail with credit for time served.  Neal Boudreaux, 37113…READ MORE

          On November 2, 2022, Derrick Haughton of 117 Foley Ave. Napoleonville, LA., age 34, pled guilty to Attempted 2nd Degree Murder (4 counts) and Cruelty to Juveniles (2 counts). Haughton was prosecuted by Assistant District…READ MORE

Ascension Parish: Ascension Parish had no court news to report this week.   Assumption Parish:  Derrick Haughton, 117 Foley Ave. Napoleonville, LA., age 34, pled guilty to Attempted 2nd Degree Murder (4 counts) and Cruelty to Juveniles (2 counts). Sentencing was…READ MORE

Ascension Parish:   Curtis Hutson, 36449 Rue La Monte Ct. Prairieville, LA., age 54, pled guilty to Theft Valued at $25,000 or More and was sentenced to 5 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to…READ MORE

Ascension Parish:   Orlando Alexander Jr., 2211 S Ringer Ave. Gonzales, LA., age 29, pled guilty to Aggravated Assault with a Firearm and was sentenced to 5 years with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for time served, to be…READ MORE

          On last week, 24-year-old Arnold McCann of 4197 West 20th St. Cleveland, OH., pled guilty to Computer Fraud and Pornography Involving Juveniles. McCann was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Lana Chaney, and presiding over this…READ MORE

Ascension Parish:  Toriano Sims, 4004 W 38th Baton Rouge, LA., age 48, was found guilty of Theft Valued Over $5,000, but Less than $25,000. Sentencing was deferred to a later date.  Sean Murphy, 13200 Depen St. Gonzales, LA., age 18,…READ MORE

Ascension Parish:  Leroy LeBlanc, 910 Monroe St. Donaldsonville, LA., age 34, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and was sentenced to 1 year with the Louisiana Department of Corrections with credit for…READ MORE

          On May 10, 2022, Darnell Robertson of 2389 Cypress St. Lutcher, LA., age 56, pled guilty to Manslaughter in connection with the 2014 shooting death of Mickquell Duhone also of Lutcher. Robertson was prosecuted by…READ MORE